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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,299.03 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,299.03 and 372.32 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,299.03 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,299.03 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,299.03 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 483,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,648.35/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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